Uniform

New Uniform from August 2018 Onwards click here for further information.

We have high expectations of all students at Soar Valley and standards of uniform are no exception. The uniform is simple and smart, and we expect all students to wear it. It is important to note that this is a uniform not a dress code; items of clothing must therefore conform exactly to the uniform. Uniform items are available from Uniform Direct, online or through the retail outlet in Leicester city centre.

Black business cut blazer with blue piping and the school badge all purchased from Uniform Direct. Blazers must be worn on school site at all times unless approved by staff.

Trousers

Mid grey tailored school trousers purchased from Uniform Direct.

Skirt

The school kilt is available in lengths of 20”, 22”, 24” purchased from Uniform Direct. Skirts must be worn with white or black ankle socks or plain black or natural coloured tights. Girls requiring further modesty are able to wear black leggings or Soar Valley grey trousers under the long kilt.

Shirt

Plain white shirt (short or long sleeved), tucked into trousers or skirt with top button buttoned up to take a tie

Tie

SVC clip on school tie purchased from Uniform Direct

Footwear

Plain black school shoes. Shoes should be able to be polished with no coloured laces, stitching, logos, patterns or contrasting soles. Heels must not exceed 3cm. Trainers/ sport shoes are not to be worn. Plain black ankle boots are acceptable if they adhere to the above. Please note that the black trainers previously worn by some of our students will not be acceptable under the new policy.

Outdoor coats

Outdoor coats should be an addition to and not instead of the school blazer. Outdoor coats should be plain and not patterned with no large lettering or logos. Outdoor coats are not to be worn in the building. Hoodies or denim coats of any kind are not permitted.

Head cov- erings

Head coverings for religious reasons must be plain black or white only

Bags

School bags should be suitable for carrying A4 books or folders.

Lanyards

Lanyards must be worn at all times for safeguarding purposes.

Make-up/ Jewellery/ Hats

No excessive makeup or jewellery is to be worn. Acrylic nails are not permitted and any earrings should be discreet and must be no bigger than a 2 pence piece. No facial piercings or ear stretchers are allowed (other than a small, single discreet nose stud). All jewellery must be removed for PE. Any headbands must be small and plain black or white and without decoration. Hats are not to be worn in the school building. Caps should not be worn on school site at all.

Hair

No excessive colouring of hair is permitted. The school reserves the right to decide on the suitability of any colouring.

Physical Education Kit

BOYS

*Black/Gold polo shirt with the College logo

*Black/Gold reversible multisport top with the College logo

Plain Black shorts

Plain Black tracksuit bottoms (optional)

Trainers

White Socks

Long Black football socks

Football boots

GIRLS

*Black/Gold polo shirt with the College logo

*Black ½ zip sweatshirt with the College logo

Plain Black shorts (optional)

Plain Black tracksuit bottoms

Trainers

White Socks

Long Black football socks (optional)

Hair band (for students with long hair)All jewellery must be taken out for P.E.

*Available from Uniform Direct

These items are for indoor and outdoor use and for both winter and summer work.

Please make sure that all your uniform items have the child’s name on it so that they can be returned if misplaced.